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The fallout from WrestleMania 42 will make its way to the Benchmark International Arena as WWE’s Backlash event takes place in Tampa.
Here’s how you can watch WWE Backlash, including streaming options, start time and more.
Where to watch WWE Backlash 2026
- Live stream: ESPN
Wrestling fans looking for the WWEBacklash 2026 live stream can watch the event on the ESPN app, which carries every WWE Premium Live Event (PLE).
WWEBacklash coverage starts at 6 p.m. ET on the ESPN App, including access through the official WWE streaming hub for fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan.
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Start time for WWE Backlash 2026
- Date: Saturday, May 9
- Time: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
- Location: Benchmark International Arena – Tampa, Florida
Backlash begins at 6 p.m. ET on May 9. It is at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning can hold up to 21,500 people.
WWE Backlash 2026 full card
- Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight Championship
- Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship
- Iyo Sky vs. Asuka
- Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
- Danhausen and TBA vs. The Miz and Kit Wilson
Several rivalries and grudge matches will take place at the event. One of the top bouts will be Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu.
Reigns beat CM Punk to hold gold for the first time in two years. Fatu, a member of The Bloodline against Reigns, has grown into a fan favorite. Reigns believed that Fatu getting a title shot would be a sign of nepotism, and Fatu took exception to that.
Who will stand tall when family faces one another for gold?
Iyo Sky takes on Asuka following a months-long feud. It started with tag matches and backstage segments. Sky attempted to recruit Kairi Sane, now gone from WWE, away from Asuka. After interfering in one another’s business, the two will finally face off.
Meanwhile, Bron Breakker, with Paul Heyman, kicked Seth Rollins out of The Vision. The two were meant to fight earlier, but both got injured at one point. Now, healthy, they face off at Backlash. Will Heyman and the rest of The Vision interfere?
Also on the card, Trick Williams defends the WWE United States Championship against Sami Zayn, the former champion, while Danhausen and a mystery partner will face The Miz and Kit Wilson.